Lethbridge high-risk incident ends as police take man into custody
An undated photo showing a Lethbridge Police Service vehicle. (Supplied)
Lethbridge police have a man in custody following a high-risk incident Monday in a home on the 200 block of 19 Street North.
Shortly after noon Monday, police sent out a release asking people to avoid the area until the situation was resolved.
In an update, police said officers remain on scene, but residents are free to resume regular use of the area.
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